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fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

These are the 5 safest airlines in the US in 2026, ranked

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines ranked among the safest US airlines in 2026 according to a WalletHub study.
#aviation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London startup

EasyJet flight forced to divert following urgent medical emergency

An easyJet flight from Malaga to Belfast diverted to Brest, France due to a passenger experiencing a severe nut allergy medical emergency, arriving in Belfast over two hours late.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Passenger jet forced into emergency landing at Heathrow after mid-air 'technical fault'

A Lufthansa A320neo returned to Heathrow after takeoff due to a reported engine fire warning; pilots issued Squawk 7700 and passengers were rebooked.
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
12 hours ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The best carry-on luggage in the UK, tested on an assault course

Aviation contributes significantly to carbon emissions; using cabin bags can reduce your carbon footprint and save on airline fees.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

EasyJet flight forced to divert following urgent medical emergency

An easyJet flight from Malaga to Belfast diverted to Brest, France due to a passenger experiencing a severe nut allergy medical emergency, arriving in Belfast over two hours late.
fromFortune
19 hours ago

A United American merger is by no means impossible given the president 'loves big deals' | Fortune

American Airlines is already the world's largest carrier by passengers flown, and a merger with United Airlines would create a company twice the size of Delta and Ryanair combined.
Washington DC
#flight-safety
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Delta's swanky new suite is designed for side sleepers

Delta's new Delta One suites will feature a flat bed expanded by more than three inches, a custom cushion designed to act like an in-air mattress, and a new cubby for shoe storage, enhancing passenger comfort on long-haul flights.
London startup
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Man left with serious injuries after falling from plane' at Manchester Airport

The Independent covers critical stories in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
18 hours ago

Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Will Soon Be Bookable Aboard Select Dreamliners

Air New Zealand introduces Economy Skynest sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, allowing economy passengers to rest in bunk beds.
fromInc
1 week ago

This Airline Is Hiring a Freelancer for its New Marketing Campaign. The Position Has 1 Unusual Requirement

Icelandair wants to find a terrible amateur photographer, someone with no professional training or experience—and no real interest in gaining any of those skills.
Photography
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Transportation Secretary says US airlines have 'room for some mergers'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supports potential mergers among US airlines, emphasizing case-by-case reviews and the need to avoid excessive consolidation.
London startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Delta is rolling out a new business class suite on Airbus widebody planes. Here's what it will look like.

Delta is launching a new business class suite on A350-1000s and A330s to enhance premium offerings and meet rising demand.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

Delta's CEO says AI's biggest opportunity in aviation isn't inside the plane-it's air traffic control | Fortune

AI may enhance air travel by improving air traffic control and addressing significant operational challenges faced by airlines.
#united-airlines
Alternative transportation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It's adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: Meet the CRJ450.

United Airlines is rebranding its CRJ-200 planes to CRJ450, introducing premium features to meet rising demand for comfort in air travel.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It's adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: Meet the CRJ450.

United Airlines is rebranding its CRJ-200 planes to CRJ450, introducing premium features to meet rising demand for comfort in air travel.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

United 787 engine fire underscores the role of pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a possible engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles, returned safely to the airport within 40 minutes, and all 268 passengers and crew evacuated without serious injuries.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

United 787 engine fire underscores the role of pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a possible engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles, returned safely to the airport within 40 minutes, and all 268 passengers and crew evacuated without serious injuries.
#airlines
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago
Travel

American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

United, American, and Delta compete for premium flyers by offering suite-style business class with doors, now a standard feature among US carriers.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
SF politics

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

United, American, and Delta compete for premium flyers by offering suite-style business class with doors, now a standard feature among US carriers.
SF politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.
Madrid food
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Qatar Airways has issued updates on flight operations to the Middle East - here's everything you need to know

Qatar Airways has parked 17 planes in Spain due to the US-Iran conflict and ongoing airspace restrictions.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Alaska is rolling out a new business-class experience as it expands further into Europe and Asia. Here's what to expect.

Alaska Airlines is enhancing its 787 business class to compete with major US carriers by introducing new amenities and a distinct identity.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Drone strike hits Dubai airport, a major global hub, sparking huge fire

An Iranian drone attack ignited a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport, causing a massive fire and forcing flight suspensions at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Investors Are Betting on Boeing's Turnaround Even as Quality Questions Linger

Boeing shares declined 3.26% after disclosing wiring flaws in 737 MAX jets, but retail investors shifted sentiment bullish on a new defense contract announcement.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Flights stopped at Dubai Airport due to drone incident and fire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the early morning hours, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority halted flights as a precaution. The Dubai Media Office later confirmed that the situation was "under control" and that the fire had not spread. However, several flights were diverted while emergency teams responded to the incident.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

If You Invested $1,000 in Boeing or GE 5 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

Boeing entered 2021 still reeling from the 737 MAX grounding, then faced COVID-19 decimating air travel demand, supply chain failures, a door plug blowout in early 2024, and a machinists' strike that produced just 57 commercial deliveries in Q4 2024. The company burned through cash, piled on debt, and suspended its dividend.
Business
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

United flight returns to LA airport for an evacuation after a reported engine fire

United Airlines Flight 2127 had departed LAX for Newark when one of the engines caught fire. Video from the scene shows the Boeing 787 stopped on the runway as smoke poured from its left engine, and evacuation slides were deployed. Passengers can be seen running away from the aircraft while emergency vehicles surrounded the plane.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The aerial refueling aircraft used in Operation Epic Fury were created from a single $16 million Boeing prototype. See the 'Dash 80.'

As Boeing manufactured newer, faster jet bombers for the Air Force, mid-air refueling aircraft lagged behind. The standard refueling aircraft at the time, the propeller-powered KC-97, flew much slower than the jet-powered bombers it was meant to refuel. To Boeing president William Allen, it seemed like only a matter of time before a jet tanker became necessary.
Alternative transportation
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran - with some planes even needing to refuel

A Eurowings spokesperson told Business Insider that its owner, the Lufthansa Group, decided not to fly over Iranian or Iraqi airspace as a precautionary measure. They added that the refueling stop was "due to a longer flight distance and stronger headwinds on the alternative route at the time." "In the event of such refueling, we inform our passengers accordingly before departure in Dubai," they said.
Miscellaneous
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ryanair insists we failed to board a phantom flight

Ryanair diverted a storm-affected flight to Manchester, denied passenger compensation by falsely claiming the flight landed in Dublin, then reversed its position only after external intervention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026. The air force added that it has accepted the Qatari gift which will be used for executive airlift. Described as a flying palace, the estimated $400m gift to Trump last year drew widespread bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers voicing ethical concerns over Qatar's motives and questioning the 13-year-old plane's security measures.
US politics
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airbus suggests split solution for Europe's faltering fighter jet programme

Airbus proposes splitting the FCAS next-generation fighter into two separate warplanes to preserve the wider programme amid Airbus–Dassault and national disagreements.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

After 30+ Years of Travel, My Mom Swears by These 15 Ways to Fly More Comfortably-and Now I Do, Too

Choosing a few smart, comfortable travel essentials—like a Kindle, soft cardigan, Spanx pants, and supportive sneakers—turns stressful flights into smooth arrivals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Lufthansa is finally selling its complex Boeing 787 business class seats after a certification debacle

Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a certification debacle left one of its most lucrative cabins largely empty for months. The German flag carrier said on Monday that it will begin selling tickets for its Allegris business class on the 787. Allegris, Lufthansa's signature cabin concept, spans economy, premium economy, business, and first class, but the business class rollout has been particularly tricky.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Heathrow scraps 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags after tech upgrade

Heathrow removed the 100ml cabin-liquid limit for departing passengers with CT scanners, permitting liquids and electronics to stay in hand luggage up to two litres.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

A Year After the DCA Midair Collision, Are Flights Safer? - Washingtonian

Since the collision on January 29, 2025, between an American Airlines flight from Wichita and a military helicopter on a training ride, military pilots have had to broadcast their precise GPS-based location data to other aircraft and to air traffic control, something they frequently skipped before the crash. The FAA has also barred all but the most essential helicopter traffic along the Potomac near the airport.
US news
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel's reliance on Gulf corridor

Emirates restarted operations after week-long closures from US-Israel-Iran conflict, resuming 11 daily UK flights and 83 total destinations, though full network recovery remains uncertain.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

30 Aircraft That Were Technological Marvels But Also Operational Headaches

Technological breakthroughs in advanced aircraft often produced unmatched capabilities but caused intense maintenance, logistics, and readiness challenges that undermined long-term operational effectiveness.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Boeing's 737 MAX Delivery Pace Tells the Truth Earnings Reports Can't Hide

There's only one number that tells you whether this company thrives or continues as is: 737 MAX deliveries per month. Boeing has over 4,000 MAX jets in backlog. Airlines like United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) and Southwest (NYSE:LUV) are waiting. Each plane sells for roughly $55 million after discounts. The math is brutal: Boeing is targeting 38 deliveries monthly but actually delivering 20-25. That gap represents $715 million in missing revenue every single month, or $8.5 billion annually.
Business
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

A JetBlue Airbus A320 suffered an engine failure and smoke on takeoff at Newark, returned for an emergency landing, and evacuated on slides with no injuries.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

50 years since Concorde's first scheduled flight

Concorde began scheduled passenger service in January 1976 but was retired in 2003 due to poor economics, safety concerns, and parts shortages.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

3 is the magic number for Alaska Airlines: triple redundancy

"The two outages we experienced last year were painful for our guests, employees and financial results," he said. "It's not for a lack of investment. We were investing in IT. I think it was more of a configuration. We had hardware failures. We had backup systems and triple redundancies that didn't kick in."
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
#aviation-accident
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

BANGOR, Maine -- A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday along with many other parts of the country.
Travel
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend-here's how to benefit from it

A major winter storm could disrupt travel across more than 30 states, prompting airlines to offer waivers and warn of potential cancellations and delays.
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows

Pilots sometimes use soda water or sparkling water to clean aircraft windshields because carbonic acid and carbonation remove bugs and grime without damaging coatings.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet

Airplane toilets use vacuum mechanisms to suck waste into holding tanks, eliminating the need for water and making them safe and odor-minimized during flight.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 years ago

There's a New Safest Airline in the World for 2026

Airline safety rankings show top carriers have exceptionally low incident rates, with minimal differences between leaders and new emphasis on turbulence prevention.
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